Commentary Archive
It’s once again “Halfway to Halloween.” Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be celebrating spook season’s answer to Christmas in July with another week of announcements, hauntingly helpful planning advice, and other fun things. This post covers what to expect, plus our predictions about what’ll be announced (Boo to You v. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween
Since the launch of Genie+ and Lightning Lanes last fall at Walt Disney World, there’s been no shortage of problems, guest complaints, and tweaks to the system meant to address those issues and adjust guest expectations. This post takes a look at the latest such instance of this, in the form of a pop-up warning
“When can I book a 2023 Walt Disney World vacation package?” and “will WDW release rooms for dates next year?” are becoming increasingly common reader questions, especially among planners. We’ll try to answer based on historical precedent, while covering recent anomalies and quirks to how this works. We’ll preface this by noting that in the
We’ve been referring to Genie+ as “paid FastPass” since before its debut at Walt Disney World, and now the company is offering a tacit confirmation of this via a new caveat aimed at lowering expectations. In this post, we’ll take a look at the language change, why it was likely added, and more. This new
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World is undeniably expensive, with prices starting at ~$5,000 for two people and only increasing from there. We’re here to help you decide whether the new resort is “worth it” for you with comparisons to other theme park and cruise vacations, followed by commentary on whether we felt
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a new “resort” at Walt Disney World, offering 2-night voyages aboard a simulated space cruise. The controversial Star Wars hotel has polarized and puzzled fans, two reactions that are unlikely to change anytime soon. This resort review covers the good, bad, and ugly of our experience aboard the starship Halcyon.
The Walt Disney World versus Disneyland debate has raged among fans for years, with each swearing allegiance to their “home park” and declaring it superior. As the phased reopening continues in California and Florida, normalcy slowly returns, and pent-up demand fuels crowds and price increases, we thought it’d be worth taking a fresh look at
I’m a big fan of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. My review of Batuu offered effusive praise, and I think Rise of the Resistance is the #1 attraction at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. However, I also question whether some of what I originally loved about the land is holding it back, and if better balance
“When will Walt Disney World’s indoor mask rule end?” and “will face coverings still be required on rides, stores, etc. by Spring 2022?” are big questions now that the indoor face covering rule has been reinstated for all guests. In this post, we take a look at the relevant factors for Disney to once again
If Nintendo Switch’s “Year in Review” feature is any indication, my #2 hobby was playing the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Walt Disney World doesn’t offer up similar stats on how much time or money we spent in the parks (probably for the best), but it’s safe to say that was #1. Despite
With Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser less than three months away from opening, Walt Disney World has embarked upon its final marketing push for the Halcyon hotel. This has resulted in some “interesting” moves by the company, fan backlash, theories, and more. In this post, we’ll try to answer the question: what the heck is going
